Kaitlin Butts
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259
Ranking
Rising Artist
BIRTHDATE
BIRTHPLACE
Tulsa
,
OK
,
USA
33
5
'
4
"
A standout of the Oklahoma Red Dirt scene, Kaitlin Butts has parlayed her theatrical roots into a major-label career defined by viral hits and acclaimed concept albums, while frequently collaborating with her husband, Flatland Cavalry frontman Cleto Cordero.
Current Tour & Setlist
Kaitlin Butts is performing across the U.S. and Europe in 2026, joining major tours as a support act for Dierks Bentley, Ella Langley, and Brooks and Dunn starting in June. She will visit cities like Austin, London, and Cincinnati, with a setlist likely featuring fan favorites like Blood, White River, and her cover of The Middle.
Early Life
Raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Kaitlin Butts was immersed in the world of theater from age four, spending her summers watching productions of the musical Oklahoma! with her mother before picking up the guitar at fifteen.
Career Highlights
After starting her career in the Oklahoma Red Dirt scene and releasing her debut album Same Hell, Different Devil in 2015, Kaitlin Butts moved to Nashville in 2019 to further her songwriting. She achieved major industry breakthroughs with her 2022 album What Else Can She Do and the viral 2025 hit You Ain't Gotta Die (To Be Dead To Me), which led to her signing with Republic Records and being named a 2026 Artist to Watch. Her career highlights include making her Grand Ole Opry debut in 2022 and releasing the theatrical concept album Roadrunner! in 2024.
Family & Personal Life
Kaitlin Butts married Cleto Cordero, the lead singer of Flatland Cavalry, in 2020 after the two bonded over their duet A Life Where We Work Out. The couple currently resides in Nashville and does not have any children. They frequently support each other’s musical careers, with Butts often joining Cordero on the road and collaborating on various creative projects.
